Clackamas County Commissioners voted 3-2 Wednesday to extend construction-related support services in certain county departments to a five-day business week. Currently those departments operate on a four-day schedule for public access. The decision extends to building codes, planning and zoning, code enforcement and other divisions within the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) and other county divisions, such as Water... Full story »

Clackamas County’s engAGE in Community, a community-campus partnership for health aimed at creating “age-friendly” Clackamas County, was awarded the Jean M. Priester Award from Oregon State University. Brenda Durbin and Margaret McNamara of Clackamas County Social Services, along with team members Deborah John, assistant professor and faculty in Extension’s Family and Community Health program, Bandana Shrestha, of AARP Oregon, and... Full story »

Clackamas County Community Corrections and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office will be offering two free public safety education classes for women age 14 and older on Sunday, June 2. The first class, Personal Protection Strategies for Women, is a classroom presentation from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will discuss:  Where you are most at risk  Personal self-defense... Full story »

This is to provide notice that the Official Test and Certification of the Clackamas County vote tally system, pursuant to ORS 254.235, for the May 21, 2013 Special District Election will be conducted at the following time and place. DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 TIME: 10 a.a. PLACE: Clackamas County Elections Division 1710 Red Soils Ct. Suite 100 Oregon City,... Full story »

Clackamas County’s three-year project to replace the Carver Bridge over the Clackamas River includes a detour bridge right next to the bridge under construction. That is why traffic has been moving smoothly and almost routinely as the work has continued. But for three days in May, Tuesday through Thursday, May 21-23, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., there will be... Full story »

Clackamas County has extended the application deadline for its nationwide search to replace outgoing County Administrator Steve Wheeler until Friday, May 10. Colin Baenziger & Associates, an executive recruiting firm with offices in Washington and Florida, is taking the lead in the recruitment effort. Interested candidates can find information about the recruitment and how to apply at http://www.cb-asso.com/newsmanager/userfiles/file/Active_Recruitments/ClackamasCounty.pdf For more... Full story »

A Unique View of Oregon History - 100 Years of the Oregon Blue Book Tuesday, April 30, 7-8 pm Sunnyside Library 13793 SE Sieben Park Way(Off SE 147th Ave & Sunnyside Rd) Clackamas 503-794-3883 Over the last 100 years women won the right to vote, Oregon’s Capitol building was destroyed by fire, Oregonians enthusiastically celebrated our 100th birthday and the... Full story »

Clackamas County Dog Services (CCDS) will offer 50-percent off adoption fees for all dogs one year and older, and 75 percent off for dogs weighing 50 pounds or more, on Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27. Adoptions will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CCDS Animal Adoption and Education Center, 13141 SE Highway 212, Clackamas.... Full story »

Clackamas County is conducting a nationwide search to replace outgoing County Administrator Steve Wheeler. Colin Baenziger & Associates, an executive recruiting firm with offices in Washington and Florida, is taking the lead in the recruitment effort. Clackamas County Commissioners will hold a study session Tuesday, April 16, at 3 p.m. to discuss hiring qualifications and the recruitment process. The meeting... Full story »

The Clackamas County Community Action Board (CAB) has three openings for people who want to make a difference in a meaningful, worthwhile way. The CAB is seeking an individual from each of these three areas: low-income, private sector and an elected official. The Community Action Board is an advisory group that meets monthly to advise Clackamas County Social Services Division... Full story »

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners (BCC) has scheduled a list of town halls for the year. The next one will be in Boring on Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. It will occur at the Boring Fire Station, Highway 212, in Boring. Including that one, the 2013 town hall schedule includes the following: Tuesday, May 14 Sponsored by Boring... Full story »

The public is welcome to attend and comment at the next meeting of Clackamas County's Transportation System Plan (TSP) Public Advisory Committee (PAC). The meeting will be held from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, in room 115, Development Services Building, 150 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City. The PAC, made up of residents from throughout Clackamas County, is advising the county on... Full story »

Rational Alternatives, based in Oregon City, has been recognized with a BRAG (Business Recycling Awards Group) award from the Clackamas County Recycling Partnership for displaying excellence in recycling, waste prevention and sustainable operations. The award was awarded to Rational Alternatives by Ginny Haines from the Clackamas County Office of Sustainability. Rational Alternatives, a company that sells naturopathic products, is an... Full story »

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners (BCC) has scheduled its State of the County 2013 event for Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. It will be hosted by Kimberly Jacobsen in the BCC hearing room on the fourth floor of the Public Services Building in Oregon City. The commissioners will discuss upcoming initiatives for 2013 and there will be an... Full story »

Anyone who has been emotionally or physically abused by a current or former intimate partner, the Women’s Empowerment Project (WEP) can help you break the cycle. Sponsored by Clackamas County Community Corrections, WEP is designed for women wanting to create healthy, violence-free lives. The 14-week class is free. Topics include the cycle of violence, coping mechanisms, effects of abuse on... Full story »

North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (NCPRD) is excited to announce the launch of a new website, which goes live Monday, April 1. It is located at the same address -- www.ncprd.com. The new site welcomes visitors with a vivid color palette that matches the new NCPRD logo, a clean and uncluttered design and an improved navigation system. The new... Full story »

The Clackamas County Community Health Council (CHC) will meet Wednesday, March 27, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Clackamas County Public Services Building, room 255, 2051 Kaen Road in Oregon City. The council meets monthly and is responsible for oversight of a federally-funded grant that provides primary care, dental and behavioral health services to residents of the county. Members work closely... Full story »